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BothyBhoy · 04-01-08, 11:54 PM

Having set up a motorized system last year I am considering trying to get 4:2:2 sports feeds for in-play betting. I am in Central Scotland and have the following:-

Technomate 1500 CI+ Super looped through to a Panasonic Sky digibox
TM-2200 Super DiSEqC motor
1m Funke dish with single lnb

From reading the forum is the "Technosat Skystar2" what I should be looking for? Excuse my ignorance but is this another receiver?

Mickha · 05-01-08, 12:07 AM

A Skystar 2 is a PCI card, which fits into your computer, and with the correct software you can open 4:2:2 transmissions.
The advantage of this is that you are turning your computer into a satellite receiver, so you should be able to record onto your hard drive, and do various other things with the right software.
Have a read through the Satellite TV on PC section for the full benefits.

BothyBhoy · 05-01-08, 12:42 AM

Thanks Mickha. So if I were to fit a ss2 card to my pc, what wiring would I need to connect to my satellite - could I connect to my Technomate or digibox receivers?

remlap · 05-01-08, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by BothyBhoy

Thanks Mickha. So if I were to fit a ss2 card to my pc, what wiring would I need to connect to my satellite - could I connect to my Technomate or digibox receivers?

About 22,240 miles worth of wiring

Mickha · 05-01-08, 01:24 AM

If your receiver has a loop through you could connect the LNB that way, or you could have a separate dish and LNB for your new Skystar, giving you more options.

lincsat · 05-01-08, 05:25 AM

You could also fit a Twin LNB to your dish and run a feed straight to the other receiver, whether it's a SS2 or a standalone receiver that supports 4:2:2

BothyBhoy · 05-01-08, 09:27 AM

I don't want to put up another dish and would prefer not to fit a twin LNB if possible. The preferred option would be to connect to my existing receivers (Technomate 1500 CI+ and Panasonic Sky digibox with loop through between them). Is it possible to connect in such a way that I can use these 2 receivers and receive 4:2:2 feeds to the ss2 card on my pc using just one LNB?

jontydog · 05-01-08, 12:03 PM

I have a skystar 2 and have it connected to my TM1000D via the loopthrough on the back. Works fine but you need to have the TM in standby. I don't think it can be done with the sky digibox aswell though.

Analoguesat · 05-01-08, 12:11 PM

From information we were given about 6 months ago most of the holy grail SIS feeds wanted by the real time betting guys are secure encrypted nowadays - SIS realised word was getting around and they were losing an advantage

BothyBhoy · 05-01-08, 12:18 PM

Analoguesat, when you say "SIS feeds" are you referring specificly to horse racing? I am interested mainly in tennis feeds which may not be available elsewhere on tv or may be viewable faster than Eurosport, Sky etc.

04-01-08, 11:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
BothyBhoy Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Lothian Posts: 79 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	4:2:2 feeds? Having set up a motorized system last year I am considering trying to get 4:2:2 sports feeds for in-play betting. I am in Central Scotland and have the following:- Technomate 1500 CI+ Super looped through to a Panasonic Sky digibox TM-2200 Super DiSEqC motor 1m Funke dish with single lnb From reading the forum is the "Technosat Skystar2" what I should be looking for? Excuse my ignorance but is this another receiver?

05-01-08, 12:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mickha Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,491 Thanks: 5 Thanked 185 Times in 160 Posts	Re: 4:2:2 feeds? A Skystar 2 is a PCI card, which fits into your computer, and with the correct software you can open 4:2:2 transmissions. The advantage of this is that you are turning your computer into a satellite receiver, so you should be able to record onto your hard drive, and do various other things with the right software. Have a read through the Satellite TV on PC section for the full benefits.

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BothyBhoy Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Lothian Posts: 79 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 4:2:2 feeds? Thanks Mickha. So if I were to fit a ss2 card to my pc, what wiring would I need to connect to my satellite - could I connect to my Technomate or digibox receivers? Last edited by BothyBhoy; 05-01-08 at 12:59 AM.

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BothyBhoy Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Lothian Posts: 79 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 4:2:2 feeds? I don't want to put up another dish and would prefer not to fit a twin LNB if possible. The preferred option would be to connect to my existing receivers (Technomate 1500 CI+ and Panasonic Sky digibox with loop through between them). Is it possible to connect in such a way that I can use these 2 receivers and receive 4:2:2 feeds to the ss2 card on my pc using just one LNB?

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jontydog Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,219 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: 4:2:2 feeds? I have a skystar 2 and have it connected to my TM1000D via the loopthrough on the back. Works fine but you need to have the TM in standby. I don't think it can be done with the sky digibox aswell though. __________________ TM 1000D Super. SS2 PCI. Echosmart Dsb 791 1M Dish. Edon 2120 Positioner. 80cm Mesh Dish Motorised. 28E to 30W

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Analoguesat Site Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 7,881 Thanks: 7 Thanked 213 Times in 200 Posts	Re: 4:2:2 feeds? From information we were given about 6 months ago most of the holy grail SIS feeds wanted by the real time betting guys are secure encrypted nowadays - SIS realised word was getting around and they were losing an advantage __________________ Dreambox 7020 / Pace Sky Digibox / Amstrad Sky Italia box 5 dishes for 5E/9E/13E/16E/19E/23E/28E Please DO NOT pm the mods & admins for c&ble keys. You may get banned for it! Read the rules before you post - click here to read them Last edited by Analoguesat; 05-01-08 at 12:15 PM.

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BothyBhoy Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Lothian Posts: 79 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 4:2:2 feeds? Analoguesat, when you say "SIS feeds" are you referring specificly to horse racing? I am interested mainly in tennis feeds which may not be available elsewhere on tv or may be viewable faster than Eurosport, Sky etc.

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